Team Herren Project Takes on the TCS NYC Marathon
Herren Project's 2023 TCS NYC Marathon team's love, connection, and laughter were only exceeded by their fundraising. Over $182,000 was raised by our 27 teammates, engaging the trust of just over 1,000 donors. The 26.2 miles they each ran from Staten Island to Central Park Sunday, November 5, was a celebration of each of them, those they run for, and their supporters. Their efforts are already helping more individuals and families than they'll ever know through the work of Herren Project.
A few words from our wonderful teammates and supporters help to tell the story.
"What an INCREDIBLE experience. That was amazing – words cannot express how grateful I am to have been a part of this." – Rhodes Rouse, Middletown, RI
"It was a privilege to run for Herren Project this year, I intend on running many more for the cause!" – Thomas Munks, Rockaway Park, NY
"Such an amazing race…this race was evidence that recovery works…my whole family was there together as one to celebrate and cheer me on!" – Marc Pakrul, Middletown, NJ
"Still upright and rocking Paul Root's owl tattoo at the finish line in NYC. I'm very grateful for everyone's support for Herren Project! Stay tuned for another opportunity to support Herren's awesome work and make me run more (Berlin 2024!?) We're at $76,825 raised over 3 races — thank you all, a million times!" — Nate Root, Boston, MA
"We love cheering for our HP peeps and sharing with fellow spectators about HP!" – Suzanne Hole, Herren Project Ambassador and Team Herren Project teammate, Portsmouth, RI
"This team is incredible. The experience was electric! I am so grateful for Herren Project, the mission, and most importantly being able to support the mission 100%. Run grateful!" — Michael Maassel, Salida, CO
"So happy to catch and see some smiles, hugs, and and familiar faces at Mile 8!! Rockstars!" — Shikara Fernandes, Herren Project Board Member and Team Herren Project teammate, Rochester, MA
"I can't even begin to thank you and all with Herren Project enough for everything that you've done for me, Sam's family, and the community that he built here in NYC. Sunday was such a special day and I'm honored to have been able to participate as a member of such an awe-inspiring team. The day went perfectly, and it was so powerful to get to run with Sam's mother, my mother, and many of our friends who all carried and signed the Sam bib)" – David Chalmers, NY, NY
"I had the honor of running with our teammate Sam Norton's mom and his best friend, David Chalmers, for a bit. When they hit the Almost Friday Run Club cheering section, it got ridiculously loud. It gave me goosebumps!" – Sean MacMillen, Herren Project's Community Engagement Coordinator and Team Herren Project Teammate
"What a wonderful first experience running with Herren Project, and I know it won't be my last!" – Katie Calderone, Anchorage, AK
"I'm so happy to be part of this special group." – Peter Elfers, Allendale, NJ
"New York City was amazing and I loved every second. Thank you so much for having me be a part of this – I'll never forget it!!!" – Mackenzie Morse, Brighton, Massachusetts
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Written by Pam Rickard, Director of Active Engagement
